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Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway'

Also Known As

  • Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford's Freeway'
  • Ford's Freeway Forysythia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway' plant details

Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A streaky variegated form discovered by a customer of ours Al Wojcik along the Ford Freeway in Detroit (he also discovered a variegated form of Euphorbia polychroma that is flat out spectacular, but very reversion-prone).
Vigorous variegated leaved forsythia.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway' plant

How to Grow Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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